As part of the sixth Malayalotsavam, Malayalam Bhasha Pracharana Sangham is organizing a literary contest for the Malayalees of Maharashtra. For the essay contest the subject is ‘Mathethara samskaram Neritunna Velluvilikal’ (Challenges of Secular Culture) and the essay should not exceed 25 pages. There are no specific subjects for the short story and poem but stories should not exceed 25 pages and the poem cannot have more than 60 lines.

There are restrictions for the entries. They should not have appeared in print earlier, should be original and should not violate social progress. Applicant should write his or her name, address, phone number and e-mail address on a separate sheet and should sent along with the entry.

The winning entry will be published in ‘Keralam Valarunnu’ magazine published by the Sangham. Entry should reach the Sangham office, before November 1. The address is ‘Malayalam Bhasha Pracharana Sangham, 11 Green Villa, Himalaya Housing Society, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai 400 084.